Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path was the first in the world to follow the entire coastline of a country. There’s much to discover on this 870 mile route, including unspoilt beaches and wildlife on both land and sea. Step back in time with our ancient castles and find a warm welcome in the many pubs and restaurants along the path.

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Sandcastles on the beach with the sea and sky in the distance.

10 brilliant beaches in Wales for families

Discover safe family friendly beaches perfect for rock pooling, paddling and scoffing ice cream.

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Worm's Head at sunset Rhossili.

10 of the most glorious coastal views

Be inspired by wonderful coastal scenery, with solitary lighthouses, pretty harbours and dramatic cliffs.

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Couple walking on the beach at Porthdinllaen.

10 short coast path walks

A few hours on the Wales Coast Path is also enough for a voyage of discovery.

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Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast

The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.

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Aerial view of Barmouth Mawddach Estuary Snowdonia.

A week travelling the Coastal Way

Hidden coves, rare sealife, craggy castles and bustling coastal towns are all on this epic route.

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Lady on a mobility scooter with male companion on a tarmac section of the wales coast path looking out to sea

Accessible adventures on the Wales Coast Path

Nine easy access sections of the path for wheelchairs, buggies and trikes.

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Woman on a recumbent trike on a seafront

Amanda's Coastal Challenge

Exploring the Wales Coast Path by wheelchair and trike.

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Dog on a sandy trail headed towards the beach looking back at its owners.

Beaches for your four-legged friends

Discover dog-friendly beaches across Wales, whatever the season.

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Beach with a lighthouse

Beaches you need to visit on the North Wales coast

Staying in North Wales? Come and explore our shores.

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A white lighthouse on a rock.

Bird watching on Anglesey

Wildlife and birding expert David Lindo explores bird watching on Anglesey.

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Children snorkelling off beach at Abersoch.

Brilliant beach ideas

We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.

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